. . . in the distant, early morning . . .

Mali gets to go outside!

Mali has been attempting to exit my house into the backyard.

A long time ago, I wanted to harness train Mali and Kayne, to give them a safe way to adventure outdoors.  I gave up on this after multiple attempts at wearing a harness results in “no leg syndrome”.  Funny, but stressful for the cat.

But with Mali’s recent attempts to leave, I’ve decided to give her an outlet to go outside and to pick up her harness training.  She’s not vaccinated and can’t be due to illness - so NO adventures with other cats!  Her outside access will be on a harness and/or in an enclosure. 

First I have to pick up a topical anti-flea treatment so we don’t bring fleas inside.  But then we’ll start to adventure outside, and she’ll get to explore grass and flowers, in the safety and control of a harness.

Now, I do not believe in outdoor cats: there are coyotes, cars, people; and cats are a danger to local wildlife.  Cats are, after all, superb hunters.

However, cats that are outdoors in a controlled environment do not have access to cars, can be protected from other cats, and can be stopped from harming local wildlife.  Moreover, Mali will be catchable to come in for meds since she’ll be on a harness and already caught.  She’s too sick to go missing for days and not receive her meds.

I’m really looking forward to giving Mali this added quality of life.  I know that once we can get past the “no leg syndrome” she’ll love to explore, especially in the sunny summer that we’re experiencing now.

-Lisa, on June 24, 2010 at 12:09 pm

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